Game Consoles

Taito has officially launched 'Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost' for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, offering launch discounts of 15% for console versions and 25% for Steam. Existing Steam users receive a free upgrade. A special X campaign is also underway, giving players a chance to win 40th-anniversary pin badge sets.

Cyber Gadget Co., Ltd. is set to release two new storage cases, the "CYBER・See-Through Main Unit Storage Case (for Switch2)" and the "CYBER・See-Through Controller Storage Case," in late September 2026, offering both protection and display functionality for gaming gear.

Brook Gaming announces its participation in Tokyo Game Show 2026, revealing new products like the 8K Core Fighting Board and an expanded lineup of gaming controllers, multi-platform converters, and mobile gaming accessories across four themed zones.

ONO Trading Co., Ltd. announces the official launch of the "Frinkey TMR Electromagnetic Stick Module" for DualSense Edge on Amazon.co.jp from mid-August 2026. This product offers a solution to stick drift, allowing PS5 players to upgrade their controllers easily without specialized knowledge or tools.

SEGA announced that its action-adventure game, "Sonic Frontiers," has surpassed 5 million units in worldwide sales. To commemorate this milestone and allow more players to experience the series, a "Sega August Recommended Sale" is currently underway, offering discounts of up to 75% on various "Sonic" titles, including "Sonic Frontiers." Additionally, "Sonic Frontiers Super Deluxe" for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is now available digitally, with a physical release planned for September.

SpiralAI Inc. announces a special live stream on August 18, 2026, to commemorate the official release of 'RyzaChat: Your Own Summer Dream Story Created with AI Ryza,' a new free-scenario AI chat RPG licensed by Koei Tecmo Games. The event will feature Yuri Noguchi, voice actress for Ryza, and Hiroko Saga, Editor-in-Chief of Weekly Famitsu, on the YouTube channel "Famitsu TUBE."

GuliKit has announced the release of its new flagship gaming controller, "ES MAX," featuring newly developed angle-sensing TMR sticks, ultra-low latency wireless communication, dual-mode triggers, and customizable back buttons. It also introduces the dedicated "GuliKit App" for easy settings and firmware updates.

Cyber Gadget Corporation is set to release the "CYBER・Gaming Controller 6B TMR (for Switch2/Switch)" in wireless and wired versions in late September 2026. This controller features high-precision TMR sensors for superior analog stick operation, an ergonomic 6-button layout, and customizable functions for an enhanced gaming experience across Switch2, Switch, and PC.

ONO Trading Co., Ltd., the official Japanese distributor for Brook, is offering the EVO 2025 "Product of the Year Award" winning Brook Wingman FGC2 ultra-low latency converter at a special limited-time price during the August Rakuten O-Shopping Marathon. This converter allows users to seamlessly use their favorite PS3 and PS4 arcade sticks on the PS5, eliminating the need for expensive new hardware and preserving learned muscle memory.

ONO Trading Co., Ltd., the official distributor for Frinkey, a competitive gaming peripheral brand, has announced a limited-time sale offering up to 50% off on two models of the Frinkey TMR Electromagnetic Stick Module for PS5 DualSense Edge controllers. This sale, coinciding with the August Rakuten Shopping Marathon, provides an easy, solder-free solution to stick drift.